18 civilians feared killed near Niger’s border with Mali
Niamey – Eighteen civilians have been killed in two suspected jihadist attacks in the west of Niger near the Sahel... Read more
23 Feb, 2022
Landmine kills four security personnel in central Nigeria
Kano – Four security personnel were killed and one critically injured on Monday when their vehicle hit a landmine in... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
Nigeria ‘investigating’ deadly air strike in Niger
Abuja – Nigeria’s military said on Monday that it was probing reports from neighbouring Niger that it accidentally killed children... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Stray Nigeria air strike kills seven children in Niger, says governor
Niamey – An air strike by the Nigerian army targeting ‘bandits’ has left seven children dead and five others wounded... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Mine blast kills five soldiers in Niger
Niamey – An improvised explosive device has killed five Nigerien soldiers in the southwest of the Sahel country, the... Read more
18 Feb, 2022
Lawyers urge Niger to stop expulsion of eight Rwandans
Niamey – Lawyers appealed on Friday to Niger to reconsider its expulsion of eight Rwandans linked to the East... Read more
1 Jan, 2022
Niger expels eight Rwandans linked to 1994 genocide
Niamey – Niger has ordered the expulsion of eight Rwandans linked to the east African country’s 1994 genocide, just a... Read more
30 Dec, 2021
6 troops, 22 jihadists die in Lake Chad sweep, joint force says
Niamey – Six soldiers and at least 22 jihadists have died in fighting in the Lake Chad region, a joint... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
Deaths reported as gunmen attack Niger border post
Niamey – An attack by armed men on a post on Niger’s border with Burkina Faso has left a number... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Niger disquiet grows over France convoy protester deaths
Niamey – France is facing a wave of anger in Niger, a key ally in the Sahel, over the... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
